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St. Patrick’s Well, Portpatrick, Wigtownshire

Posted on October 20, 2017 by

Holy Well (destroyed):  OS Grid Reference – NX 0010 5412 Also Known as: Canmore ID 60610 Archaeology & History This long-lost  holy well was located on the southeast side of the town.  It was highlighted on the first OS-map in 1849, but … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s Stone, Portpatrick, Wigtownshire

Posted on October 19, 2017 by

Cup-Marked Stone (destroyed):  OS Grid Reference – NX 0010 5411 Archaeology & History Very little is known about this long-lost carving, whose primary information comes from the folklore records.  Apparently it was found on a rock a short distance south … Continue reading →

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